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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55005 Views 2 comments Print

Meaning of Relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act does not prescribe a single definition of "relative" for all purposes. Different provisions such as Sections 13...

July 6, 2026 18393 Views 1 comment Print

TDS- Section 194IA Payment on transfer of immovable property

Income Tax : Understand when 1% TDS applies on purchase of immovable property under Section 194-IA. Learn the Rs. 50 lakh threshold, compliance...

July 4, 2026 447900 Views 44 comments Print

Lower / Nil TDS Certificate for NRI Payments: Form 128 & Form 129

Income Tax : This guide explains when NRIs should use Form 128 and when payers should use Form 129 to reduce or eliminate excess TDS. It also c...

July 3, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5331 Views 0 comment Print


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Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9936 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 8724 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Raid Details Cannot Be Shared Due to Legal Confidentiality

Income Tax : The government informed Parliament that taxpayer-specific details of income tax searches cannot be disclosed due to confidentialit...

March 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 2145 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 5070 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 223(1) BNSS Hearing Mandatory Before Cognizance Under Income-tax Act: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC set aside cognizance under the Income-tax Act, holding Section 223(1) BNSS mandates hearing the accused before cognizanc...

July 5, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Notice & Valid Draft Assessment Mandatory U/s 144C: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed reassessment after finding no Section 143(2) notice and that the AO issued a final order disguised as a draft ...

July 5, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Quashed for Lack of Live Nexus With Seized Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed a Section 148 notice, holding that a seized inquiry register without a live nexus to the assessee cannot justif...

July 5, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Section 149 Limitation Bars Section 148 Reassessment Based on Search Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed Section 148 reassessment as it was issued beyond Section 149 limitation, holding Section 152(3) applies to sear...

July 5, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Assessment Ignoring Filed Return Set Aside for Fresh Consideration: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC held that merely issuing a corrigendum acknowledging the return did not rectify the defective assessment process and ord...

July 4, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Grants Five-Year Scientific Research Recognition to Public Health Foundation

Income Tax : CBDT has approved a scientific research institution under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for tax years 2026-27 to 2030-31. The notificat...

June 25, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approved University of Hyderabad for Scientific Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : CBDT has approved the University of Hyderabad for scientific research under Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The approval i...

June 25, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 12, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 984 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3411 Views 0 comment Print


No penalty if contention of assessee was plausible and bona fide: Delhi HC

July 6, 2024 1776 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC: No penalty for New Holland Tractors if assessee’s contention was plausible and bona fide, provided full disclosure of facts. Legal interpretations may vary.

All about TDS on Dividend with format of Form 15G, 15H and Declarations

July 4, 2024 3633 Views 1 comment Print

Understand tax deduction rules for dividends as per Income-tax Act, 1961 amendments. Detailed guide on TDS rates, exemptions, and required documents for shareholders.

Payment by Indian Entity to AE Abroad Not ‘FTS’ if No Technical Skill Provided: Bangalore ITAT

July 4, 2024 885 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how ITAT Bangalore ruled in favor of Herbalife India on technical service payments, clarifying FTS under India-USA DTAA. Detailed analysis and full judgment inside.

Delayed deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESI not allowable

July 4, 2024 1887 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ITAT Kolkata ruling where employer’s PF contribution disallowance under Sec 36(1)(va) was upheld. Full text of the order included.

Madras HC court directs tax authorities to treat assessment order as SCN

July 4, 2024 804 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Madras High Court’s directive in Hussain Mohideen Vs National Faceless Assessment Center, focusing on lack of document access and its impact on tax assessment.

Assessment Order Against Deceased Person is Null & Void: Karnataka HC

July 4, 2024 1716 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules assessment orders against deceased null and void. Review of SMT. Sowmya S Vs ITO case, implications, and legal insights.

Deduction cannot be Denied for mere Wrong Classification in ITR: ITAT Chennai

July 3, 2024 2313 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT ruled that incorrect classification in ITR cannot deny genuine deductions. Learn about the National Contracting Company case vs DCIT and its implications.

Tax evasion through colourable devices is not Tax Planning: Telangana HC

July 3, 2024 1302 Views 0 comment Print

Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla Vs PCIT (Telangana HC) emphasizes legitimate tax planning and Avoiding tax via dubious methods or Colourable devices; citizens must pay taxes honestly.

Payments Made to Retiring Partners: taxable income Vs. applications of firm income

July 3, 2024 2400 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Mumbai’s decision on payments to retiring partners by Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP. Understand why it’s not considered income under tax law.

Interest from Co-Op Banks Eligible for Section 80P(2)(d) deduction as they are Co-op- Societies: ITAT Mumbai

July 3, 2024 1188 Views 0 comment Print

Explore ITAT Mumbai’s verdict granting deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) to Grand Paradi Co-op Housing Society, clarifying co-op banks as cooperative societies in banking business.

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